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Hesperia, California: A guide to its county, population, schools and services

Hesperia, California, is in San Bernardino County. The city reports 100,964 residents in 2025 and lists school, sheriff and fire contacts.

How to vote in Hesperia on Nov. 3, 2026: polling places, drop boxes and deadlines

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Oak Hills Wins $5,000, Eyes $1 Million Field Upgrade

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HUSD, Five Campuses Named Best in Desert Finalists

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HUSD Named Finalist for Fifth Golden Bell Award

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Hesperia park district approves $3.3 million to settle two retaliation lawsuits

Sep 30

Hesperia Lake Park reopens after Juniper Fire closure, district says

Coroner identifies pilot, passenger killed in Hesperia plane crash

Eight Candidates Seek Three Hesperia Park Board Seats

Seven Candidates Seek Three Hesperia School Board Seats

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Election

Nine Candidates Set for Hesperia City Council Election

Environment

Man rescued from California Aqueduct in Hesperia after trying to retrieve fishing pole

Arts and Entertainment

Hesperia, California

Hesperia library plans free Route 66 car show for families, collectors and neighbors

Health

What the Victorville CARE Act meeting means for San Bernardino County residents

Transportation

VVTA extends Route 31 to the Victorville Wellness Center. Here’s what changed and why it matters.

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Hesperia Students Attend First Day of School Today

Aug 6

Oak Hills Graduate Inspires With Powerful Speech

HUSD Class of 2026 Sets Records Across District

HUSD Class of 2026 Earns Nearly $6M in Scholarships

HUSD Class of 2026 Sets New Academic Records

The Battle of the Counties Rekindled

Apr 4, 2025

Suzette Valladares Wins CA State Senate Dist 23

Mike Limbaugh Wins Mojave Water District Div 7

Gomez and Lin Win HUSD Areas 1 and 4

Gregg and Blocker Win Hesperia Rec and Park Dist

Seven Arrested in Hesperia Gun Store Burglary Probe

Aug 6

Hesperia Invites Families to National Night Out 2026 at Civic Park

Hesperia SMASH Unit Seizes 33 Firearms, Makes 21 Arrests in Local Enforcement Operation

Sheriff’s operation in High Desert seizes 33 guns, leads to 15 felony arrests

Coroner Identifies Woman Found Dead in Hesperia Walmart Parking Lot; Sheriff’s Homicide Unit Investigating

What BLM approved in the Mojave pipeline case, and why it matters for the High Desert

Jul 17

Silverwood Lake swim beaches closed as state warns visitors to stay out of the water

Summit Fire Threat Grows Near Hesperia

CAL FIRE page does not confirm reported Nash Fire near Barstow

What’s changing at Hesperia’s Palm Street Park — and why it matters for local families and water use

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Hesperia Ranked Among Nation’s Worst Cities for Dangerous Drivers

Jul 28

Hesperia Sales Tax Measure Fails to Reach November Ballot After Council Vote

AI translation trend points to possible human-level performance within four years

Oak Hills Alum Earns International Volleyball Honor

Hesperia Unified Seniors Earn Nearly $6 Million

Valladares Honors Victorville Mayor

May 21

Famous Dave’s BBQ and Johnny Carino’s Bring Dual Dining to Victorville

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Hesperia Launches Major Maple Avenue Rehabilitation Project to Improve Safety and Traffic Flow

May 14

CHP I-15 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Nets 352 Citations

US 395 Widening: Victorville to Hesperia Construction Begins 2026

VVTA Unveils 13 Hydrogen Buses & Fueling Station in High Desert

Hesperia Vacates Outpost Road for Brightline Train, Love’s Stop

Illegal Fireworks Hesperia: City Enforces Fines Up to $5,000

Jun 14, 2025

Subtle Art of Fearmongering: How False Alarms Manipulate Hesperia

Two Vacancies Open as City Aims to Strengthen Community

Hesperia Animal Shelter Under Scrutiny

Griz Drylie Removed From HARD Foundation

Wild Wind Ranch Spring Hoedown Showdown

Mar 11

Oak Hills High School Marching Band Finishes Strong

Hesperia’s Movies in the Park Lights Up Summer Nights

Great Elephant Migration Beverly Hills Heads to Gardens Park

Hesperia Gets IMAX Experience

High Desert Fourth of July guide: where the fireworks are, what they cost and what to check before you go

Jul 4

Oak Hills Seniors Advance to College Athletics

May 18

Oak Hills Athletes Sign with Colleges, Showcasing High Desert Excellence

Hesperia Valedictorian, Basketball Star Signs Full-Ride

Hesperia High Scorpions Make Historic Run to CIF

Hesperia Edges Out Oak Hills in Overtime Thriller to Win Rivalry Game

$33.8M Loan Secured for Hesperia Industrial Development

Mar 10

Silverwood Community Wins Masterplan of Year in Hesperia, CA

124-Room StudioRes Hotel Proposed Beside Texas Roadhouse

Proposed 70-Unit Apartment Complex Near C Avenue and Lime Street

Hesperia McDonald’s and Starbucks Plan Corner Development

Better Buzz Coffee is eyeing Apple Valley. Here’s what the company has said and what is still unclear

Jul 9

Better Buzz Coffee Expands Into Hesperia

Olive Garden Coming to Hesperia at High Desert Gateway

Silverwood Lake Apple Festival Returns Oct 11, 2025: Tours & Cider

Valentino’s Pizzeria Owner George Bajalieh Dies at 73

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Education · Apr 29

Hesperia Unified Honors Decades of Dedicated Service as 48 Employees

Education · Apr 28

19 CA Schools Earn 2026 Exemplary Arts Education Awards

Environment · Apr 18

Hesperia Lake Park Reopens After Storm Damage

Education · Apr 9

HUSD Opens New Center for the Arts, Bringing State-of-the-Art Learning

Education · Apr 8

HUSD Showcases Growth, Achievement, and Community Pride

Education · Mar 20

Community Leaders Step Up for HUSD’s “Principal for a Day” Tradition

Crime and Justice · Mar 19

Hesperia Police Set for DUI Enforcement Patrols Mar 20th Friday Night

Education · Mar 18

CHP and Hesperia High Partner for ‘Every 15 Minutes’ Program Highlighting Dangers of Drunk Driving

Education · Mar 7

Hesperia Students to Showcase Skills at 2026 iExpo “Pi Day”

Crime and Justice · Feb 22

Hesperia: Ghost Guns, Stolen Cars Seized in Gang Arrests

Business and Finance · Jan 28

Hesperia: Stater Bros 15757 Main St. Store Closing

Crime and Justice · Jan 21

Suzanne Sites-Fenton Cold Case: Hesperia Man Arrested in 2001 Murder

Sports · Jan 15

HUSD to Live Stream Rivalry Basketball Matchup

Sports · Jan 7

HUSD Local Athletes Prove Small-Town Grit Builds Big-Time Success

Education · Sep 30, 2025

Sultana High Teacher to Receive $50,000 National Prize for Excellence in Trades Education

Crime and Justice · Aug 1, 2025

National Night Out 2025: High Desert Police & Community Events

Environment · Jul 17, 2025

Hesperia Introduces Free Tire Disposal at Tire Amnesty Events

Sports · Jul 11, 2025

Youth Basketball Training Comes to Hesperia with A2R Performance

Environment · Jun 29, 2025

Lake Fire Containment Status Shows Progress in Hesperia

Energy · Jun 20, 2025

Check Hesperia Power Outage Status Amid June Weather Risks

Transportation · Jun 19, 2025

Brightline West Field Investigation Work Advances in High Desert

Real Estate · Jun 19, 2025

Hesperia Approves 84-Unit Apt Complex Amid Outcry

Transportation · Jun 17, 2025

SR-173 Pavement Project Kicks Off in July 2025

Education · Jun 12, 2025

Hesperia Students Raise Funds for Animal Shelter, St Mary Medical

Business and Finance · Jun 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hesperia Taxes Crisis Nearly Forces Closure

Education · Jun 6, 2025

Some of HUSD Achievements Highlight for 2024-25 School Year

Education · May 31, 2025

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